Single fire vascular ligation clip dispenser
US7341145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1222
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical clip dispenser arranged to hold a plurality of surgical clips for retrieval by a clip applier is provided. The dispenser in one aspect includes a clip housing with a plurality of slots each adapted to hold a plurality of surgical clips and is biased for rotational movement. A regulator substantially encompassed by the clip housing in one position prevents rotational movement of the clip housing and in another position permits rotation of the clip housing.
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